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Allen Grayson Sparks, Cornelius, NC US
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20160102788 | TRANSMITTER MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING - A mounting adaptor for mounting a transmitter to a valve manifold includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, the first side having a flat surface. Also included is a connector portion having a threaded external surface, the connector portion operatively coupled to, and extending away from, the second side of the base portion. Further included is at least one through hole defined by the base portion, the at least one through hole extending from the first side to the second side and configured to mount the mounting adaptor to the valve manifold. | 04-14-2016 |
Andrew William Sparks, Cambridge, MA US
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20150092261 | MICROMECHANICAL FLEXURE DESIGN USING SIDEWALL BEAM FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus utilizing flexures in a display. In some implementations, an electromechanical systems (EMS) device can include flexures that have low stiffness along the axis of motion of a light modulator, and high stiffness in other directions. The flexures may include one or more beams mechanically coupling a MEMS structure to an anchor. The beams may be coupled to a hinge portion, the hinge portion being configured to suppress out of plane motion by the MEMS structure and the flexures. The flexures also may suppress out-of-plane motion using a stiffened portion. The stiffened portion can be mechanically coupled to the hinge portion or at least one beam of the flexure. By varying the cross-section geometry of the stiffened portion, the stiffness of the stiffened portion may be controlled to increase the force required to move the flexure in an out-of-plane direction. | 04-02-2015 |
20160031700 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL MICROPHONE - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus including microelectromechanical system microphones. In one aspect, the systems include a substrate made of a low dielectric material, such as glass. A layer of semiconductor material extends, substantially continuously over a surface of the substrate and includes an array of display elements that modulate light to form an image and a movable diaphragm that detects acoustic signals. The diaphragm is held away from the substrate by springs that include beams having an aspect ratio of about four to one. | 02-04-2016 |
20160042700 | DISPLAY SHUTTER ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING FLUID-DYNAMIC SURFACE FEATURES - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a shutter-based light modulator. The shutter includes at least three depressions extending outward from the surface of the shutter. Any two adjacent depressions of the at least three depressions define a gap therebetween to reduce damping forces caused by fluids in which the shutter is immersed. In some implementations, the at least three depressions can be aligned into more than one row, each row including more than two of the at least three depressions, along the surface of the shutter. In some implementations, to improve structural stability of the shutter, depressions in one row are staggered with respect to depressions in another row. | 02-11-2016 |
20160077327 | LIGHT MODULATORS INCORPORATING CENTRALLY ANCHORED DRIVE ELECTRODES - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for reducing actuation voltage and switch time for an electrostatic actuator capable of actuating a light modulator. In one aspect, a light modulator can be formed on a substrate. The light modulator can include an electrostatic actuator. The electrostatic actuator can include a load beam electrode coupled to a shutter of the light modulator, and a drive beam electrode. The drive beam electrode can have a front end and a rear end. An anchor can be coupled to the drive beam and positioned away from the front end and the rear end. | 03-17-2016 |
Benjamin Herman Sparks, Hamilton, OH US
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20160104952 | PRESSURE PAD FOR SCREW AND BREAKAWAY PRESSURE SCREW - A fastener used to secure an electrical conductor includes a head, a shaft, and a pressure pad. The head has an inner surface for receiving a drive tool. The shaft has an outer surface including a threaded portion. The pressure pad can include a surface feature. The pressure pad can also be releasably, rotationally-fixed to the shaft through a breakaway portion. | 04-14-2016 |
Catherine A. Sparks, Cambridgeshire GB
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20100260853 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PULMONARY DELIVERY - The present invention relates to methods of direct pulmonary delivery of polypeptides e.g. of domain antibodies, and to particular polypeptide compositions suitable for direct pulmonary delivery. The invention also relates to use of such compositions in medicine, e.g. for the treatment and diagnosis of lung disease, for example for treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma. | 10-14-2010 |
Daniel Sparks, Gatineau CA
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20110077224 | LINOLEIC PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND USES THEREOF FOR INHIBITING INFLAMMATORY AND NEURODEGENERATIVE PROCESSES - Described herein are compositions of an linoleic phospholipid for inhibiting inflammatory pathways or neurodegenerative processes. Also provided are uses of such compositions and methods of inhibiting inflammatory or neurodegenerative processes by administering a composition that includes an linoleic phospholipid and optionally a carrier to a cell, cell culture or subject in need of such treatment. | 03-31-2011 |
Daniel C. Sparks, Pikesville, MD US
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20150143602 | Sectionalized Over-Garment - A sectionalized over-garment which is convertible for appropriate climatic adaptation during extended outdoor use includes a vest section and a skirt section. The vest section includes a front body opening, as well as arm holes and a pair of access holes respectively located between an arm hole and the front opening. Importantly, the user can manipulate the open/close function for each hole/opening from inside the vest section. As a parka, the vest section includes a hood. The skirt section can be engaged with the vest section to establish a full body over-garment. And, alone, the skirt section can function as a small tent or shelter. When a panel is deployed from the bottom of the skirt section to cover the feet, and with the opening and holes of the vest section closed, the over-garment functions as a sleeping bag. | 05-28-2015 |
Daniel L. Sparks, Aylmer CA
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20080275007 | CHARGED PHOSPHOLIPID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a synthetic or naturally occurring charged phospholipid, which is formulated into a dosage form for administration to a subject or which is administered as a food additive. Negatively charged phospholipid composition increase the net negative charge on intravascular lipoproteins, enhance the clearance of cholesterol and regulate the function of lipolytic enzymes, retard prothrombin formation and aid in the clearance of virus and bacterial particles. Negatively charged lipid compositions can therefore be administered to humans and animals for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and blood coagulation disorders and to reduce the levels of virus, bacteria, and endotoxins in the blood stream. Positively charged lipid compositions can be administered to delay lipoprotein clearance from the plasma compartment and give longer duration of activity for drugs which are associated with lipoproteins. | 11-06-2008 |
20110059158 | CHARGED PHOSPHOLIPID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a synthetic or naturally occurring charged phospholipid, which is formulated into a dosage form for administration to a subject or which is administered as a food additive. Negatively charged phospholipid composition increase the net negative charge on intravascular lipoproteins, enhance the clearance of cholesterol and regulate the function of lipolytic enzymes, retard prothrombin formation and aid in the clearance of virus and bacterial particles. Negatively charged lipid compositions can therefore be administered to humans and animals for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and blood coagulation disorders and to reduce the levels of virus, bacteria, and endotoxins in the blood stream. Positively charged lipid compositions can be administered to delay lipoprotein clearance from the plasma compartment and give longer duration of activity for drugs which are associated with lipoproteins. | 03-10-2011 |
20110257132 | CHARGED PHOSPHOLIPID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a synthetic or naturally occurring charged phospholipid, which is formulated into a dosage form for administration to a subject or which is administered as a food additive. Negatively charged phospholipid composition increase the net negative charge on intravascular lipoproteins, enhance the clearance of cholesterol and regulate the function of lipolytic enzymes, retard prothrombin formation and aid in the clearance of virus and bacterial particles. Negatively charged lipid compositions can therefore be administered to humans and animals for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and blood coagulation disorders and to reduce the levels of virus, bacteria, and endotoxins in the blood stream. Positively charged lipid compositions can be administered to delay lipoprotein clearance from the plasma compartment and give longer duration of activity for drugs which are associated with lipoproteins. | 10-20-2011 |
20130337041 | CHARGED PHOSPHOLIPID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a synthetic or naturally occurring charged phospholipid, which is formulated into a dosage form for administration to a subject or which is administered as a food additive. Negatively charged phospholipid composition increase the net negative charge on intravascular lipoproteins, enhance the clearance of cholesterol and regulate the function of lipolytic enzymes, retard prothrombin formation and aid in the clearance of virus and bacterial particles. Negatively charged lipid compositions can therefore be administered to humans and animals for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and blood coagulation disorders and to reduce the levels of virus, bacteria, and endotoxins in the blood stream. Positively charged lipid compositions can be administered to delay lipoprotein clearance from the plasma compartment and give longer duration of activity for drugs which are associated with lipoproteins. | 12-19-2013 |
David Thomas Sparks, Nevada, MO US
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20140299728 | MINIATURE QUIVER - A miniature quiver may hold at least one arrow. The miniature quiver may include a retractable and deployable screw. The screw may be screwed into a tree so that the miniature quiver may be placed in an easy to reach position so that a hunter may grab an arrow from the miniature quiver in a short amount of time. | 10-09-2014 |
Donald L. Sparks, Newark, DE US
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20160069811 | GOLD NANOROD/POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES AND SENSORS BASED THEREON - A nanocomposite structure includes: | 03-10-2016 |
Douglas Sparks, Westland, MI US
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20140346802 | VEHICLE CONSOLE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle console assembly includes a vehicle console and a support member. The vehicle console includes first and second cup holders. Each of the cup holders has an upper opening defined by a surface of the vehicle console and a bottom portion extending downwardly in the vehicle. The bottom portions of the cup holders are spaced from each other. The support member directly couples the bottom portion of the first cup holder to the bottom portion of the second cup holder. Also, the support member is spaced apart from the surface of the vehicle console that defines the upper openings. | 11-27-2014 |
Douglas Scott Sparks, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20150369183 | INDUCTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A PASSIVE-ADSORPTION HYDROCARBON TRAP - An induction system in an engine is provided. The air induction system includes an induction conduit including an air flow passage in fluidic communication at least one combustion chamber in the engine and a passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap positioned within the induction conduit, a portion of the passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap defining a boundary of the air flow passage, the passive-adsorption hydrocarbon trap including a breathable layer coupled to a substrate layer coupled to the induction conduit, a hydrocarbon adsorption layer interposing the breathable layer and the substrate layer. | 12-24-2015 |
Edmund Peter Sparks, Curdridge GB
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20140012434 | SENSOR LOCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention applies model-based processing to a sensor output from a sensor such as a sonar, radar, or laser range finder. In particular, embodiments of the invention use a priori knowledge of a model signal return expected from a particular object to identify the location of the object relative to the sensor (and/or vice versa). In some embodiments the object is augmented with reflectors that return the sensor signal back towards the sensor so that the object can be more easily detected by the sensor. In preferred embodiments the reflectors are arranged in an a priori known pattern on the object, to help identify both the location and the orientation of the object with respect to the sensor. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor is a sonar, mounted on an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). | 01-09-2014 |
Gary M. Sparks, Brunswick, GA US
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20140305977 | Cargo Box and Table Extension for a Truck Bed - A movable cargo box case sized to fit between the wheel wells of a pickup truck contains a cargo box mounted on rollers within the case. The case is positioned in front of the truck tailgate so that the tailgate operates normally. When the truck is stopped and the tailgate opened, the cargo box can be pulled out of the case without interfering with any load on top of the case. The rear end of the box comprises foldable legs that are extended to contact the ground behind the truck to support the rear end of the box. | 10-16-2014 |
Michael A. Sparks, Pompano Beach, FL US
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20140332634 | MULTI-PURPOSE PERSONAL PROPULSION SYSTEM - A personal propulsion system, including an assembly adapted to support a passenger and achieve flight through the discharge of pressurized fluid; and a pressurized fluid source in fluid communication with the assembly, where the pressurized fluid source does not achieve flight, and where the pressurized fluid source is constructed at least in part from one or more ballistic armor materials. | 11-13-2014 |
Oscar C. Sparks, St. Louis, MO US
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20150267221 | TRANSGENIC MAIZE EVENT MON 87419 AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules that are unique to the maize MON 87419 event and transgenic maize plants, plant parts, seeds, cells, and agricultural products containing the MON 87419 event as well as methods of using and detecting the maize MON 87419 event. Transgenic maize plants containing the MON 87419 event exhibit tolerance to dicamba and glufosinate herbicides. | 09-24-2015 |
Rachel Sparks, London UK
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20150018666 | Method and Apparatus for Registering Image Data Between Different Types of Image Data to Guide a Medical Procedure - A method and apparatus are provided for registering image data between two different types of image data. The image data is obtained during two separate scanning processes. The first process is a high-resolution imaging process, such as a CT scan or an MRI. The second process is a lower resolution process, such as ultrasound. The image data is registered in real time so that the combined image data can be displayed during the second process to guide a medical professional during a procedure. | 01-15-2015 |
Rachel Sparks, Seattle, WA US
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20140294264 | Quantitatively Characterizing Disease Morphology With Co-Occurring Gland Tensors In Localized Subgraphs - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with objectively predicting biochemical recurrence with co-occurring gland tensors in localized subgraphs are described. One example apparatus includes a set of logics that associate directional disorder with a risk of failure in a material. A first logic detects a fundamental unit of composition in the material, segments boundaries of the fundamental unit, and calculates a directional tensor for the fundamental unit. A second logic constructs a localized sparsified subgraph whose nodes represent centroids of the fundamental units, defines pairwise spatial relationships between the fundamental units, and constructs a directional co-occurrence matrix based on the spatial relationships. A third logic derives second order statistical features from the co-occurrence matrix, and produces a risk failure score as a function of the second order statistical features. The second order statistical features include the entropy of the directional organization of the fundamental units. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294279 | Quantitatively Characterizing Disease Morphology With Cell Orientation Entropy - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with objectively predicting biochemical recurrence (BCR) with cell orientation entropy (COrE) are described. One example apparatus includes a set of logics that associate directional disorder with a risk of biochemical recurrence in a tissue. A first logic detects a cell in the tissue, segments boundaries of the cell, and calculates a cell direction for the cell. A second logic constructs a localized sparsified subgraph whose nodes represent centroids of the cells, defines pairwise spatial relationships between the cells, and constructs a directional co-occurrence matrix based on the spatial relationships. A third logic derives second order statistical features from the co-occurrence matrix, and produces a BCR risk score as a function of the second order statistical features. The second order statistical features include the entropy of the directional organization of the cells. | 10-02-2014 |
Robert Sparks, Vancouver CA
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20120290308 | Rewarding Users for Sharing Digital Content - A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium of rewarding a user for sharing digital content are described. The method facilitates an effective way of sharing commercial digital content via a network, such as the Internet, while the users who share the content are provided with a real or virtual reward. The method may comprise receiving, from a user, a request to share digital content, retrieving the digital content to be shared, with the digital content being associated with a user, transmitting the digital content to one or more destinations for sharing, and providing a reward to the user. The one or more destinations may comprise a social networking website, a blog, a microblog, a website, an e-mail server, a web server, and a database. The amount of reward may be based on one or more of the following criterion: a shared content type, a number of destinations for sharing, traffic generated due to the sharing of the digital content, a number of visitors to a website associated with the shared content, and a number of sales associated with the shared content. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290654 | Rewarding Users for Sharing Digital Content - A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium of rewarding a user for sharing digital content are described. The method facilitates an effective way of sharing commercial digital content via a network, such as the Internet, while the users who share the content are provided with a real or virtual reward. The method may comprise receiving, from a user, a request to share digital content, retrieving the digital content to be shared, with the digital content being associated with a user, transmitting the digital content to one or more destinations for sharing, and providing a reward to the user. | 11-15-2012 |
Robert Sparks, Seattle, WA US
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20140356501 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A brewing apparatus including a fluid reservoir having a first end and a second end. The brewing apparatus can include a lid portion configured to removably engage the first end of the fluid reservoir and a cartridge holder configured to removably engage the second end of the fluid reservoir. A spring-loaded plunger can slidably connect to the lid portion. | 12-04-2014 |
Ryan D. Sparks, Albuquerque, NM US
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20160090195 | FORWARD LOOKING TURRET - A gimbal mechanism for a turret includes a support member and a pair of opposing yoke arms extending from the support member. The pair of opposing yoke arms define a first axis. A sphere is rotatably mounted between the opposing yoke arms for rotation about the first axis. A disk is rotatably mounted within the sphere for rotation about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The disk is sized for rotation within the sphere. The second axis may be offset from the first axis. An aperture is provided in the disk. The sphere includes a slot within which the aperture is moveable in response to rotation of the disk about the second axis. The aperture is movable to define a field of coverage in response to rotation of the sphere about the first axis and the disk about the second axis. | 03-31-2016 |
Steven Sparks, Wilmington, DE US
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20160023220 | CENTRIFUGE LOADING/UNLOADING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Disclosed is a loading and unloading system to load/unload a sample processor (e.g., a centrifuge). The system includes a staging area containing inserts, at least one being a common insert, the sample processor having locations receiving inserts containing unprocessed sample containers, one or more robots operable to move unprocessed and processed sample containers to and from the common insert as well as move the inserts between the staging area and the sample processor, and a controller commanding the one or more robots to carry out a sample container movement sequence to load and unload unprocessed and processed sample containers to and from the common insert at the staging area, wherein the common bucket insert contains both processed and unprocessed sample containers at a same time. Methods of operating the system are provided, as are other aspects. | 01-28-2016 |
Todd Eugene Sparks, Rolla, MO US
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20160059352 | System and Method for Determining Beam Power Level Along an Additive Deposition Path - A power schedule calculation method utilizes an idealized geometry to predict laser power levels on an additive path during laser deposition. The method calculates beam power for any point along the path traveled to form a build having a geometry. Each point along the path has associated with it an idealized geometry comprising a melt pool, hot zone and bulk portion. The method comprises creating a geometric description representing the geometry of the build during the process, creating a path description representing the path of the beam source through space during the process, calculating the idealized geometry for the point on the path based upon the geometric description and path description, calculating an energy balance at the melt pool for the point on the path, calculating total energy needed at the point on the path and calculating optimum beam source power. In the calculations, build temperature is based upon a calculation of hot zone temperature derived from the idealized geometry. | 03-03-2016 |
20160059493 | ADDITIVE LAYERING METHOD USING IMPROVED BUILD DESCRIPTION - A build description is created for a part intended to be built by additive layering. The build description includes a description of the part broken down into constituent substructures and a build sequence for the substructures. A power schedule calculation method utilizes the build description and an idealized geometry to predict laser power levels on an additive path during laser deposition. The method calculates beam power for any point along the path traveled to form the build. Each point along the path has associated with it an idealized geometry comprising a melt pool, hot zone and bulk portion. The method comprises creating the build description, creating a path description representing the path of the beam source through space during the process, calculating the idealized geometry for the point on the path based upon the geometric description and path description, calculating an energy balance at the melt pool for the point on the path, calculating total energy needed at the point on the path and calculating optimum beam source power. In the calculations, build temperature is based upon a calculation of hot zone temperature derived from the idealized geometry. | 03-03-2016 |
Ushijima Shiro Cresto Sparks, Tokyo JP
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20120119508 | Gravity and Buoyancy Electricity Generation System - A method of generating electricity for mass production using the principles of gravity and buoyancy, that is: | 05-17-2012 |